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Charlie Kirk defended the First Amendment. Texas betrays it in his defense.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Friday called Abbott’s decision a pathway to full legalization of cannabis, including marijuana which is still federally illegal. Hemp-derived THC is legal.

The executive order comes after the Legislature ended a special session without the House, Senate and governor agreeing on restrictions.

Democrats in the Texas House began the year by elevating a new speaker and left Austin relegated to the sidelines in the one chamber that had granted them at least scraps from the table.

More Texas universities are turning to politicians to lead their systems, preferring political clout over academic credentials.

While Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick remains adamant about a ban, hemp industry representatives say they would compromise on creating a 21 age limit to purchase.

Between cracking down on abortion pills and restricting transgender restroom use, lawmakers also tackled flood safety and the STAAR test. Left untouched: Texas’ hemp industry.

Legislators couldn’t reach a last-minute deal to tighten regulations on consumable hemp products.